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Two die in Boone County crash

May 31, 2023 11:28 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people died Wednesday morning in a crash southeast of Columbia.

Missouri Hospital Association report shows easing of record high vacancy and turnover

May 31, 2023 11:37 AM Avery Roehler

The Missouri Hospital Association released its 2023 workforce report on Wednesday, showing a drop in the vacancy and turnover that has plagued the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local union holds protest ahead of Columbia State of the City address

May 31, 2023 6:37 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of Wednesday’s State of the City address, a protest was held outside City Hall by LiUNA Local 955, an area union representing workers for the City of Columbia and other area workers. Workers were handing out papers detailing why they were protesting, including discussions about contracts for city workers. This comes as

Columbia city leaders say they support police amid street violence, union criticism

May 31, 2023 3:45 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s city manager didn’t directly address criticisms of city leadership made this week by the police officers’ union during Wednesday’s State of the City address.

Man dies after being hit by tanker on Highway 63

May 31, 2023 1:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A man was killed early Wednesday when he was hit by a semi-truck hauling a tanker on Highway 63 in southeast Columbia, police say.

Columbia city manager to deliver State of the City address

May 31, 2023 5:55 AM Kennedy Miller

On Wednesday, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the annual State of the City address.

Tracking summer heat and storms the next 7 days

May 31, 2023 5:06 AM John Ross

TODAY: Wednesday will start mostly dry, but we’re watching some activity near Kansas City that may spill into our western counties by late morning. This will be decaying shower and thunderstorm activity that will ultimately die out before showers and storms pop up again this afternoon. Rainfall will again be spotty through the afternoon and

Medicaid enrollment scams: Tips and services to avoid them

May 30, 2023 7:24 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Federal Trade Commission on Monday released a statement about Medicaid scams and what those who need to reenroll with the state can do to avoid them. During the pandemic, states had to keep people enrolled in Medicaid. With the national public health emergency related to COVID-19 ending earlier in May, people

Columbia Police Officers Association asks for residents to lobby at City Council meeting

May 30, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

The Columbia Police Officers Association is asking residents to lobby on its behalf at the next City Council meeting on Monday.

Defendant in Phi Gamma Delta hazing case seeks January trial date

May 30, 2023 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

The lawyer for one of the men charged in a hazing case tied to a former University of Missouri fraternity is asking for the court to set a trial date.

Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius

May 30, 2023 11:39 AM Avery Roehler

Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.

Tracking daily chances for afternoon storms, hot temperatures all week

May 30, 2023 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible through sunset. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and storms through early evening. Some could contain heavy rain. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: The summerlike pattern that has settled in will stick around for much of this week as

Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books

May 30, 2023 3:50 PM Hannah Falcon

A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.

Increasing humidity and its affect on your body

May 30, 2023 5:15 PM Chance Gotsch

This past Memorial Day weekend, Mid-Missouri saw comfortable conditions as sunshine and warmer temperatures took over. One of the most notable factors that lead to such pleasant feeling temperatures was the low humidity levels. Dewpoints this past weekend only reach into the upper 40s and lower 50s leading to a drier atmosphere. As the week

Roundabout construction at Highway 54 in Holts Summit leads to traffic issues, police say

May 30, 2023 4:21 PM Nia Hinson

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The start of a construction project for a new roundabout at Highway 54 in Holts Summit has lead to traffic issues, according to a social media post from the Holts Summit Police Department. Construction on the on/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit began Tuesday. Route OO and the northbound

Tracking well above-average highs with isolated storm chances

May 30, 2023 12:54 PM Chance Gotsch

Today: Afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s as winds continue out of the southeast around 5 mph. Skies remain partly cloudy with chances of a few isolated storms possible. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the south at 5 mph. Extended: Temperatures remain near or

Missouri’s members of Congress mum so far on debt ceiling deal

May 30, 2023 11:56 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Members of Congress who represent Mid-Missouri have so far been silent on the details of a deal reached over the weekend to avert a U.S. credit default.

Limitations start today for children’s access to certain books under Missouri’s new library rule

May 30, 2023 6:02 AM Kennedy Miller

Children’s access to certain books could be limited as Missouri’s new library rules take effect Tuesday.

Tracking a stagnant pattern with daily chances for afternoon storms and summer heat

May 30, 2023 4:21 AM John Ross

TODAY: Today marks the beginning of daily chances for afternoon thunderstorms. It won’t be much, but just enough ingredients come together this afternoon to promote a limited chance for an isolated thunderstorm or two this afternoon. Our best chances for storms will stay west of Mexico, Kingdom City, and Vienna. To the east, folks will

21 arrests made so far by MSHP Troop F during Memorial Day counting period

May 29, 2023 6:55 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F have made 21 arrests since MSHP’s counting period for Memorial Day weekend began Friday evening. The counting period is designed to help MSHP track how well the department keeps Missouri Roads safe. For Memorial Day, it lasts from 6 p.m. Friday-11:59 p.m. Monday. Of the 21